London -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- The intricate lace and embroidery of Catherine Middleton 's wedding dress wowed millions as they watched her walk down the aisle with Prince William . Now , almost three months later , there 's a chance for royal wedding fans to take a closer look .

The ivory and white satin gown and nine-foot train , designed by Sarah Burton for the Alexander McQueen fashion house , is on display at Buckingham Palace from Friday to October 3 , as part of the palace 's annual summer opening .

Visitors will be able to admire close-up the handiwork of the Royal School of Needlework , which made the lace applique for the bodice and skirt by hand , using techniques dating back almost two centuries . The design incorporates the rose , thistle , shamrock and daffodil , to represent each nation in the United Kingdom .

The Duchess of Cambridge 's ivory duchess satin and lace wedding shoes and her silk-tulle veil are also on show at the palace , in central London , presented by the Royal Collection -- a trust which looks after royal art , jewellery and valuables for the nation .

And her bridal bouquet -- which included lily of the valley , Sweet William , hyacinth , myrtle and ivy -- has been recreated from artificial flowers for the display .

The diamond drop earrings she wore on the day can also be seen . Commissioned by her parents as a personal gift for the occasion , the design was inspired by the Middleton family 's new coat of arms .

The ensemble prompted the prince to say `` you look beautiful , '' as his bride arrived at the altar on the arm of her father Michael on April 29 .

The duchess worked closely with designer Burton to create the dress , which was the subject of months of speculation in fashion circles in the months leading up to the wedding .

For those more interested in food , the duke and duchess 's eight-tier fruit wedding cake , created by cake designer Fiona Cairns , is on show in the palace 's state dining room , the Royal Collection said .

The top three tiers have been made again for the display , as the couple sliced the original third tier to serve to guests and kept the top two tiers for themselves .

The summer opening tour of Buckingham Palace also includes its 19 state rooms and a walk along the south side of the palace garden .

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Catherine 's wedding dress , veil and shoes are on show in London

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Visitors to Buckingham Palace can also see the royal couple 's eight-tier cake

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The bridal bouquet has been recreated with artificial flowers for the display